Jake Paul offers two UFC legends $10million as he continues search for MMA opponent ahead of Mike Tyson fight
Jake Paul is already looking beyond his fight with Mike Tyson.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer recently sent shockwaves through the combat sports world when he announced that he would face Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Texas on July 20.
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Despite having one of boxing’s best heavyweights ahead of him, Paul is publicly trying to find an opponent for his MMA debut, which could take place later this year.
The 27-year-old signed a deal to fight under MMA rules for the PFL in 2023, but has since been determined to continue his 9-1 career in the squared circle.
Paul offered Nate Diaz an eight-figure salary to fight him in MMA after dominating the UFC legend in boxing last August.
Now he’s put the same deal on the table for Jorge Masvival, who will make his boxing debut against Diaz in a 10-round, 175-pound fight in California on June 1.
“I’m so serious when I say I want to fight them in MMA,” Paul said on his “BS with Jake Paul” podcast.
“Either Masvidal or Diaz, in the PFL, offer $10 million for either of those guys.
“Again, they’re literally going to hide behind the fact… Masvidal: ‘You don’t even know how to box. What are you going to do coming to MMA, bro? I’m from fucking Miami, Florida, my brother! Fuck you, don’t disrespect me.’
“Damn bird brain, that’s what’s behind it.” Same with Paddy (Pimblett), Sean Strickland, all these guys are behind this crazy stuff.
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“Yet none of them came to the table to talk business, talk about anything and make something actually happen for a real fight, a real spar, anything .
“So the supply is still there. I want either of these guys in MMA.
Diaz says he never turned down the offer, but admits he has no interest in fighting in the PFL as he hopes to return to the UFC for a trilogy fight with Conor McGregor.
He said: “I didn’t refuse. He (Paul) did not accept my offer. No PFL. PFL, they sell two tickets and get two free. That’s what Dana (White) said. »
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Masvidal, who is still under contract with the UFC, also distanced himself from an MMA fight with Paul, but said they could resolve their differences another way.
“Jake finds me somewhere else where it’s not a ring or something you can find out, bro,” he said on The MMA Hour.
“You’re talking about PFL, what are you going to do in MMA? Are you kidding me? You don’t even know how to box.
“Now you’re going to fight in MMA? I’ll kick the kneecap out of your fragile body.
“You stupid bastard, don’t ever bring up MMA, you disrespectful piece of shit.”
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